Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New Orleans HornetsHornets
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Miami HeatHeat
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 105 |
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hornets snuck past the Heat 105-102. Hornets torched the Heat on the offensive end. The Hornets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; shots just aren't falling for the Heat lately. The Hornets bench chemistry carried them. The Hornets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.